7.16.2014

By Gloria Dulan-WilsonAARP is being pro-active in helping senior citizens who are in crises. And I wanted to do my part by posting their solicitation on my Blog. We've been left in a major trick bag, thanks to the Bush Administration's wrecking of the economy; the fact that the Repuglycons are trying to rob Social Security of it's funds and the promise made to Americans nearly 80 years ago by a president who knew he was responsible to human beings, not corporations.So, if you have it to give, please share it - there is a timeline for this - and the person you help may be your neighbor, your mother or yourself.We're all - at least most of us - one paycheck away from disaster right now!!Stay BlessedGloria

Since
I wrote to you last, I've heard from so many generous people who are
ready to help seniors struggling to meet their basic needs. Supporters
across the country have shown us that they won't sit idly by while older
Americans suffer. But we're still short of our goal of 3,000 supporters -- and we haven't heard from you yet.

There
are just hours left for you to make your gift. Right now,
UnitedHealthcare is matching all individual donations dollar-for-dollar
up to a total of $500,000 -- think of what a difference that could make
for older adults who are dealing with issues of hunger, housing, income,
and isolation.

This
is the question we get over and over again at AARP Foundation -- we're
so proud to be able to say "Yes!" and help seniors in crisis. But as
millions of Americans face issues with hunger, housing, income, and
isolation every day, we know we need to do more.

Right
now, you have a special opportunity to help us reach vulnerable older
Americans. UnitedHealthcare has generously offered to match every gift
dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $500,000!

But we're still trying to reach 3,000 supporters to take full advantage of this offer.

Every
year, AARP Foundation helps millions of older Americans, giving them
the resources and skills to meet their basic needs and providing hope
for the future. Together, we have:

Helped
seniors -- including a veteran with two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star
-- get access to healthy food through the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP)

Given older adults on the brink of foreclosure the knowledge and expertise necessary to keep their homes

Connected
seniors with job training and placement programs through the Senior
Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) so they can once again buy
groceries, pay their bills, and have rewarding careers

…and
more. Each time we extend a helping hand, we're building a better world
where seniors can live their best lives instead of struggling just to
get by. But there are still millions of older Americans who need access to AARP Foundation's life-changing programs.

Will
you help us reach them, Gloria? The generous offer from
UnitedHealthcare to match gifts up to our total of $500,000 means that
we can put a combined total of $1 million to work to help
struggling seniors. That could make the difference between hardship and
hope for millions of older Americans, and there's not a minute to lose.

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